Impact of and potential for energy conservation practices in residential and commercial buildings in Texas. Project S/D-8, final report

Technical Report · Tue Dec 10 04:00:00 EST 1974

OSTI ID:7188536

Reed, R D

An investigation was made of the potential to conserve energy in the residential and commercial areas in Texas through the application of conservation-oriented design practices and selected urban design and planning concepts. Charts reflecting end-use statistics are presented for comfort heating, hot water heating, cooking, and comfort cooling for gas and electricity. Primary energy used to generate electricity for residential and commercial environments is documented. Energy uses in the built environment include life-cycle considerations and design considerations such as shading, ventilation, insulation, lighting systems, and the use of glass. The application of solar heating technology is discussed. The potential use of MIUS in the residential and commercial sectors is surveyed. Conservation potential from implementing the planning concepts and the political ramifications are considered. (MCW)

• Research Organization: Texas A and M Univ., College Station (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7188536
• Report Number(s): NSF-RA-N-74-228
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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APPLIANCES
BUILDINGS
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
DESIGN
ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
ELECTRICITY
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY SOURCES
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
FLUIDS
FOSSIL FUELS
FUEL GAS
FUELS
GAS APPLIANCES
GAS FUELS
GASES
HEATERS
HEATING
HOUSES
MIUS
NATURAL GAS
NORTH AMERICA
PLANNING
POWER GENERATION
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SOLAR HEATING
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SOUTHWEST REGION
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TEXAS
TOTAL ENERGY SYSTEMS
URBAN AREAS
USA
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